A brief history of the discovery of oil
in Borneo especially in Sarawak that should be known before it was used
commercially.

In July 1882, the British Resident in
the Baram district has recorded the discovery of oil. He recorded local Malay
population uses oil for medicinal purposes and to turn on the lights as well as
oil and resin mixture for patching boat.

In 1909, oil company, namely Anglo-Saxon
Origin Company to company of Sarawak Shell Berhad today been given the right to
exploit petroleum resources located throughout the state.

In August 1910, oil was found in the
village of Miri on a hill known as Canada hill today. Initially, a total of 8
barrels of oil per day were produced. Miri can be regarded as the start of
commercial petroleum industry in Borneo before independence.

Before it is commercialized the local
population at that time free to use it as material for daily use such as the
light up flame, medical and pasting boat and others.

After decades it has been commercialized
by foreign companies and also below the government-linked companies (GLCs) then
it's time for the state government set up its own company to explore oil and
gas revenues to provide job opportunities for the local population.

We fully support the state government's
intention to establish its own oil & gas company, but certainly it is free
from the influence of any government political party and it benefits the local
population.

Make sure that the politicians do not
interfere and meddle in the affairs of Oil & Gas Company because it needs
to be managed by professionals and experts in the field of oil and gas. Many
locals who can manage and perform related tasks in the field of oil and gas
without being too dependent on foreigners.

The government is only monitoring the
company and not interfering in the affairs of the company until affecting the
company affairs If somebody has an interest interventions in the company no
doubt there were abuses and leakages that eventually detriment of the people.

Sarawak has the right to have its own
Oil & Gas Company to provide benefits to people who need a job and it can
also contribute to the development of Sarawak. We hope that when it is
successful; do not Ali Baba the government company to foreigners to control it.
Give priority to local residents to master it and free of foreign interference.